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The Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dead at 67

Together with drummer Don Henley, he founded the band and collaborated with him to write many of its biggest hits and help create the freewheeling soundtrack of 1970s America

Wed, Jan 20, 2016 - 5:50 AM

While Henley (right) most often sang lead vocals for the band, Frey played guitar and piano, was key to the band's harmony as a back-up vocalist, and at times sang lead. They are seen here performing at a sold-out show in Las Vegas in 2003.

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Los Angeles

GLENN Frey, the prolific guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles, died on Monday at age 67, the American rock band known for Hotel California and dozens of other hits said on its website.